Mexican Rugs
Zapotec wool rug, 'Night Sky' (2x3.5)
Shadows surround the night sky where stars twinkle in the heavens. Combining black with cool sky blue, the Chavez Bautista Family weaves this stunning rug. It the a superb example of Zapotec art. They name this design "Estrellas noche y d�a" in Spanish.
Merchant: NOVICA
Zapotec wool rug, 'Rhombus Fire Walk'
Glowing colors from natural dyes conjure the embers of a campfire in the sierra. This delightful rug by the Ruiz Bazan family features a traditional geometric design. Handloomed of soft virgin wool, it is a superb example of Zapotec weaving.
Merchant: NOVICA
Zapotec wool rug, Fire of Dawn' (4x6)
Crossing fields of red in neat bands, pyramids, temples and mountains appear in the glow of dawn. Inspired by Navajo designs, Alberto Ruiz and his wife weave a beautiful Zapotec rug on the handloom. Because each rug is individually woven, measurements could vary +/- 5 cm.
Merchant: NOVICA
Zapotec wool rug, 'Emerald' (2x3.5)
Golden lightning zigzags across mesmerizing shades of black and emerald. Working in soft virgin wool, the Ruiz Bazan Family evokes the verdant sierra in the summer rain. The elegant rug exemplifies traditional Zapotec textile art.
Merchant: NOVICA
Zapotec wool rug, 'Swift Arrows' (2x3.5)
Streaking across a glowing background, swift arrows bring bright colors to this design. Bands of emerald evoke the verdant summer sierra, while stylized diamonds center this bright rug.
Merchant: NOVICA
Zapotec wool rug, 'Rain Clouds' (1.5x6)
Like lightning, fiery colors form starbursts that emerge from mountain mist. Gregorio Ruiz weaves a bold and beautiful rug in the traditional Zapotec style. He works with virgin wool on a handloom for this masterpiece.
Merchant: NOVICA